Dr. Forest Heis, MD
Dr. Forest Heis, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Edgewood, KY and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Heis has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1995. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as St. Elizabeth Florence Hospital and St. Elizabeth Edgewood Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.
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560 S Loop Rd Edgewood, KY 41017Make an Appointment
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Dr. Heis is affiliated with St. Elizabeth Edgewood Hospital Edgewood, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for orthopedic surgery.
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About Me
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Dr. Forest T. Heis is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in knee & shoulder surgery. His interests include sports medicine and occupational or work-related injuries. Dr. Heis sees patients at our Florence and Highland Heights (NKU) locations.Orthopedic Surgery
Sports Medicine
Hip & Knee Orthopedics
Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
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Orthopaedic Specialty Hospital, Salt Lake City, Ut
Fellowship Hospital, 2002Duke University Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 1996University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine
Medical School, 1995Stanford University, Palo Alto, Ca
Undergraduate School, 1991
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- Mon: 8:00am - 9:00pm
- Tue: 8:00am - 9:00pm
- Wed: 8:00am - 9:00pm
- Thu: 8:00am - 9:00pm
- Fri: 8:00am - 9:00pm
- Sat: 9:00am - 1:00pm
- Sun: closed
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- Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Sat: closed
- Sun: closed
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- Recipient of 21
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well6% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 4
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
77%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home79%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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